Characters
Who are the twins on the island who do everything together?
Sameneric.
Where did the boys live before coming to this island?
Britain.
A pivot point on which something balances
Fulcrum
What represents order and control and must be held by the boys whenever they speak?
The conch.
“The fire is the most important thing on the island. How can we ever be rescued if we don’t keep a fire going?
Ralph
What character is described as having fair hair and is athletic?
Ralph.
What is the "scar" on the island and how did it get there?
It is the path of destruction the plane made when it crashed on the island.
Righteous anger at something unfair
Indignation
Why is the signal fire so important to Ralph?
It is their greatest hope for rescue.
“What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages?”
Piggy
What did Jack Merridew lead before the boys came to the island?
The Choir.
Where is the "beast"?
On the top of the mountain.
To climb awkwardly or with difficulty
Clambering
Who did Jack say came into their circle during their "war dance"?
The beast.
“We’re not going to be rescued. We’re going to have fun.”
Jack
Who is the cruelest and most violent member of the group?
Roger
What is a "pig run"?
The paths the wild pigs make when they run through the forest.
A stronghold or safe place
Bastion
What did Ralph say he would've done if Jack's tribe hadn't stolen Piggy's glasses?
He would have given them fire if they had asked.
“Maybe there is a beast… maybe it’s only us.”
Simon
What is Ralph's father's job?
He is a naval officer.
What is the problem that Ralph shares with the group about using the bathroom?
THe boys have been going everywhere instead of the area by the rocks.
Mutual hatred or hostility
Enmity
What did the "Lord of the Flies" tell Simon is the real beast?
The beast inside all of them.
“Fancy thinking the Beast was something you could hunt and kill! …You knew, didn’t you? I’m part of you?”
The Lord of the Flies